12 May 2025 Annual Women’s Business Showcase planned for May 22 at UCA

CONWAY — The Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) will host its fifth Women’s Business Showcase from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, in the McCastlain Ballroom on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. 

More than 40 women-owned businesses will gather for this exciting event to showcase their products and services. The showcase provides a unique opportunity for women entrepreneurs to promote their businesses, build connections, and engage with the community in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. 

“This event is all about empowering women to thrive in business while fostering connections that last well beyond the showcase,” said Dr. Shaneil Ealy, Executive Director of WLN. “It’s a celebration of the talent, creativity and leadership of women from Conway and surrounding areas.” 

Admission is free and open to the public. Guests can enjoy food, door prizes and shopping, while supporting local women-owned businesses. While attendance is free, registration is encouraged at https://wlnarkansas.org/.

The 2025 Women’s Business Showcase is proudly sponsored by the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative. 

The Women’s Leadership Network is an organization dedicated to the empowerment of women to live authentically and become agents of influence. WLN provides women the opportunity to connect, share resources and empower one another. WLN was founded in 2017 on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas after a conversation about supporting women who are both seasoned and aspirant leaders in the home, at work or in their communities. In 2023, the organization was designated a 501(c)(3) and has evolved into a network of over 3,200 women committed to promoting gender equality, providing resources and fostering community engagement and leadership for women.